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In this pivotal role you will also be central to the function and success of the Planning Service as a whole.</p><p>Reporting to the Assistant Director (Planning) you will lead our planning policy and implementation team and manage the delivery of the planning policy function and associated planning projects.You will provide professional planning advice to senior officers and Members on all aspects of planning policy, related topics and projects. You will help the Borough continue to be a vibrant, thriving place to live and work. </p><p>This is a hugely rewarding post, as you willlead this part of the planning service through its continued development and make a significant contribution to the future shape of the borough.This requires a strong background in planning policy focusing on development plan preparation through to adoption.You will need to draw from your technical knowledge andunderstanding to keep driving the service forward and deliver Our Local Plan.</p><p>You must be an excellent manager, capable of motivating a high performing team to ensure that key performance targets, indicators and business plan objectives are met.You will also need to be a dynamic and highly motivated individual, with experience and knowledge of planning policy within local government, and the ability and confidence to work strategically.</p><p><strong>About us:</strong></p><p>Welwyn Hatfield includes the two towns of Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and encompasses a significant rural area which is designated as Green Belt.This creates a vibrant mix of opportunities and developments including major brownfield re-development within the main towns, urban extensions delivering new homes and jobs, to rural agricultural development as well as conservation and heritage work.With a strong legacy of planning principles embedded within our area from the Garden City and New Towns movements, the postholder will have a key role to play in delivering major projects as well as helping to make sure our planning service is working in a modern, efficient, and effective way, with customers at is heart.</p><p>You will join a forward-thinking council that puts their customers first. 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No matter the task, you’ll always promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower others.</p>\n<p><strong>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About you</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>You bring<span> </span><strong>substantial post-qualifying experience</strong>, particularly in<span> </span><strong>child and family social work</strong>, with a strong background in<span> </span><strong>safeguarding</strong><span> </span>and<span> </span><strong>risk management</strong>.</p>\n<p>You're a natural mentor and coach, experienced in<span> </span><strong>practice teaching</strong>, and dedicated to supporting and developing<span> </span><strong>Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs)</strong>.</p>\n<p>You lead with<span> </span><strong>confidence and compassion</strong>, ensuring quality through<span> </span><strong>effective co-working, challenge, guidance, and support</strong>.</p>\n<p>Your<span> </span><strong>organisational skills</strong><span> </span>are top-notch, and your<span> </span><strong>professional judgement</strong><span> </span>is grounded in sound understanding and assessment of risk.</p>\n<p>You build strong, respectful relationships – whether with children and families, colleagues, or external partners – and you know how to<span> </span><strong>influence and negotiate</strong><span> </span>effectively.</p>\n<p>We are looking for someone with excellent knowledge of<span> </span><strong>legislation, national guidance, and best practices</strong>, with an in-depth understanding of the<span> </span><strong>social care needs of children and families</strong>.</p>\n<p>We do ask that you are registered with SWE and have a relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW.</p>\n<p>If you're ready to step into a role where you can truly inspire, guide, and lead others – while continuing to grow yourself –<span> </span><strong>we want to hear from you.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. 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A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. 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You thrive in collaborative environments, contributing to team-based problem-solving with a solution-focused mindset.</p>\n<p>Building meaningful relationships is at the heart of your work—whether with children, carers, or colleagues—and your ability to engage people from all backgrounds is one of your key strengths.</p>\n<p>You hold a DipSW, CQSW, or an equivalent recognised qualification in social work, and you are registered with Social Work England.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>About us</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>Our ambitious <strong>Luton 2040 Vision </strong>– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.</p>\n<p>The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! 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Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.</strong></p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Additional information</h2>\n<p></p>\n<p>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:<br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave:</strong><span> </span>linked to length of service and grade</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Buying annual leave scheme:<span> </span></strong>buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Career Pathways:</strong><span> </span>step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Pension scheme:<span> </span></strong>with generous employer contributions of up to<span> </span>20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Generous relocation package:<span> </span></strong>up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Employee Assistance Programme:</strong><span> </span>a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Work/life balance:</strong><span> </span>flexible working options including working from home where possible. W<span>e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</span>\n</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Training and support:<span> </span></strong>unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Staff offers:</strong><span> </span>includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Arriva Travel Club:</strong><span> </span>great value savings on local bus travel</li>\n<li>\n<strong>Friday Funday Socials -</strong><span> </span>One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li>\n</ul>\n<p></p>\n<h2>Available documents</h2>\n<div>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.</div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514278&ptId=11320\">download: Mockingbird Liaison Worker JD.pdf</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&nDocumentID=1514279&ptId=11320\">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"41511 - 44711 GBP / year","publishDate":"2025-05-20T01:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f060cd5c-16f6-4efb-9a05-98a19de9b573.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c660cb79-0b56-451f-83ed-e648d7e5bb6e","title":"Assistant Customer Services Supervisor","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Assistant Customer Services Supervisor Apply Now </h4> Hertfordshire Libraries <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27973 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Welwyn Garden City </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Resources </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 03-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant Customer Services Supervisor<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Welwyn Garden City/relocating to St Albans within the next 18 months <br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Our Stock Services Unit is a small team of 6, including the Stock Services Manager, Assistant Customer Service Supervisor and 4 Stock Services Assistants - who process daily stock deliveries and provide the stock acquisition, cataloguing, and inter-library loan service for all 46 public libraries in Hertfordshire.</p><p>The team work in our Central Stocks Unit along-side other support services teams including Library Drivers and Distribution to ensure our frontline library services have everything they need to run smoothly. Our customers are our libraries and their local communities.</p><p>The Assistant Customer Service Supervisor role supports the Stock Services Manager and Libraries Facilities Officer in supervising the Stock Services, Library Drivers and Distribution teams, ensuring the efficient running of day-to-day service delivery.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You will have the skills and abilities to support the Stock Services Manager and Facilities Support Officer to actively supervise the Stock Services, Library Driver and Distribution teams at Central Stocks Unit, including appraisals, training and development. You will act as the senior on duty as required.</p><p>You will be the point of contact in providing the inter-library loans and SELMS service for all public libraries in Hertfordshire. With an eye for detail, you will carry out a range of administrative tasks, liaising with partners to meet customer requests.</p><p>You will supervise the delivery of the day-to-day functions of our Stock Services, Library Driver and Distribution teams, including liaising with libraries regarding stock delivery changes as needed.</p><p>You will also work on maintaining the Library Management System database and the management of the county reserve stock. </p><p>This role deals with processing of new stock deliveries daily and as such it will require you to have an awareness of manual handling practises with the ability to apply these in your work. </p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul>\n<li>You will have excellent communication and admin skills and experience of providing good customer care.</li>\n<li>You are a great team worker, with the ability to lead and motivate a small team of staff.</li>\n<li>You will be proactive in dealing consistently and fairly with staffing matters at an appropriate level.</li>\n<li>You will have excellent time management and organisational skills, being able to balance administrative workloads alongside supervisory responsibilities in a methodical manner.</li>\n<li>You will be a confident user of IT, including Word and Excel to collate and present data.</li>\n<li>You will have a flexible and positive approach to the workplace.</li>\n</ul><p>This Assistant Customer Service Supervisor role offers successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a variety of tasks. You will be actively supporting the day to day running of the Stock Services, Library Driver and Distribution teams based in our Central Stocks Unit.</p><p>This role is fixed base at Central Stocks Unit. Working times will be office hours Monday to Friday, though occasional working outside office hours may be required.</p><p>The Central Stocks Unit will be relocating to St Alban’s within the next 18 months. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Stock Services, Library Driver and Distribution teams to successfully relocate to the new working environment.</p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS6 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Operational services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Maxine Stephenson, Stock Services Manager on 0300 123 4049 for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 13th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa","publishDate":"2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/938c57fc-38f4-4e9a-95f9-ccd4aaeacd6f.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"c6a2d08a-f3f6-4b65-af52-7afe0c6c4c3c","title":"Home Administrator","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Home Administrator Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27946 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £30,559 with the opportunity to progress to £33,366 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Fixed Term </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Job Share </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 03-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Home Administrator<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £30,559 with the opportunity to progress to £33,366 pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Fixed Term End Date - 24 months (Ending March 2027)<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Are you organised but also flexible?</p><p>Are you good with figures and can populate spreadsheets?</p><p>Can you support managers with compliance and quality assurance?</p><p>And do enjoy working as part of a team who look after children and young people in a home?</p><p>We are looking to recruit a Home Administrator for our Childrens Home in Stevenage. This is an opportunity to work alongside a committed, friendly and creative team, where the home environment is an important aspect of care. </p><h4>About the role</h4><p>You will be working in an office within the heart of the children’s home. Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:</p><ul>\n<li>Checking and paying invoices.</li>\n<li>Ordering home supplies (food, furniture, and office products).</li>\n<li>Maintaining petty cash.</li>\n<li>Issuing children’s allowances.</li>\n<li>Taking team meeting minutes.</li>\n<li>Supporting the manager with regulation compliance and quality assurance.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>Able to use Microsoft packages.</li>\n<li>Financial ability to process receipts and invoices.</li>\n<li>Able to work a team.</li>\n<li>Good written and verbal skills.</li>\n<li>Work and maintain focus in a busy environment.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in an administrative role.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>GSCE’s Maths and English (Grades A-C)</li>\n<li>Having experience of working in a Childrens Home.</li>\n<li>Line Management experience.</li>\n</ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Business Support Services, level BUS8 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Business support services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Thomas Moore (thomas.moore@hertfordshire.gov.uk) <strong>01438 357 802 </strong>for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date:13<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£30,559 with the opportunity to progress to £33,366","publishDate":"2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/edc1f6a0-e1b7-4cc7-9933-ac6f5780d790.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"cbf07268-206c-425a-b4c0-e4ac7030a6a2","title":"Handy Person","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Handy Person Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27945 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Stevenage </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Childrens Services </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £24,404 progress to £25,584 pro rata </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Part Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 03-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Handy Person<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £24,404 with the opportunity to progress to £25,584 - pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 18.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Childrens Services</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>Do you enjoy supporting children and young people? Do you have experience in property maintenance and repairs? We are looking for a handy person to join our team!</p><p>Our Team consists of 1 Registered Manager, 1 Deputy Manager, 1 Office manager, 3 Senior ARC Worker,10 ARC workers and 1 cleaner.</p><p>The successful candidate will support the team in the house to maintain the home.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The handy person's role is to ensure the buildings and outside areas are:</p><ul>\n<li>Safe and meet Health & Safety and Hertfordshire County Council requirements.</li>\n<li>Well maintained.</li>\n<li>Fixture and fittings are in good order and areas are well decorated.</li>\n</ul><p>Each day is different, and you will need to plan and prioritise tasks, in liaison with your line manager and the service needs. There is a handy person folder where staff detail any jobs required and there will be times that jobs are not listed. In these circumstances you will be required to identify these.</p><p>Due to the nature of the service some jobs may need to be done repetitively so you will need to be patient and have some tolerance. You will be required to use a variety of tools, which are provided by the home.</p><p>You will work closely with contractors employed by the housing provider, reporting and monitoring repairs they are responsible for.</p><p>Essentially the role is to ensure the buildings, fixtures and fittings and outside areas are safe and well maintained. You will be required to complete a variety of tasks, which include:</p><ul>\n<li>General carpentry tasks.</li>\n<li>Repairs to fixtures, fittings and furniture.</li>\n<li>Painting and decorating.</li>\n<li>Changing light bulbs.</li>\n<li>Bicycle maintenance.</li>\n<li>Putting together furniture, fixing shelves, and hanging pictures.</li>\n<li>Window cleaning.</li>\n<li>Salting grounds during cold weather.</li>\n<li>Completing H&S checks, such as tools and ladders.</li>\n<li>This list is not exhorted and may include other role</li>\n</ul><p>Experience in property maintenance and DIY is needed. In this role you may be required to support other homes, though this is rare, therefore driving and having a car is required.</p><p>You need to enjoy working as part of a team.</p><p>By joining our team, you will make a difference to the young people and staff by ensuring the environments are safe, well maintained, and homely.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a Trade or as a Handy Person and / or experience of painting and decorating.</li>\n</ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>Some experience of interacting/working or supporting young people in different capacity.</li>\n<li>Understanding of Health and Safety.</li>\n</ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Operational Services, level OPS5 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Operational services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Thomas Moore (thomas.moore@hertfordshire.gov.uk) 01438 357 802 for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 17<sup>th</sup> June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong><br>This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,404 progress to £25,584 pro rata","publishDate":"2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-03T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2f14fa88-1893-446e-acd1-82f3c4bcfa8c.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d2b263d7-1a7f-4054-bbe3-3ed0483d11fc","title":"Performance Analysis Co-ordinator","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Welwyn Garden City","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Performance Analysis Co-ordinator Apply Now </h4> Stock & Performance <dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27829 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Welwyn Garden City </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Resources </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 03-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Performance Analysis Co-ordinator<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Welwyn Garden City/Hybrid<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Resources</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>The Performance Analysis Co-ordinator reports to the Senior librarian: Stock and is responsible for collecting and analysing performance management information as agreed by Senior Leadership Team to support the delivery of Inspiring Libraries My Place Strategy for Hertfordshire Libraries. They will also contribute to the design and management of specific systems and projects and oversee their implementation.</p><p>The post sits within the Service Development Team based at our Central Stocks Unit in Welwyn Garden City but could involve hybrid working. </p><p>The Central Stocks Unit will be relocating to St Albans within the next 2 years.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The Performance Analysis Co-ordinator is responsible for collecting and inputting Hertfordshire Library Service performance management information into databases and appropriate systems to provide accurate and timely information according to the Performance Reporting Schedule. The Performance schedule includes, the preparation of quarterly performance monitors submitted to Hertfordshire County Council Senior Management Board and monthly and quarterly updates to the Libraries and Heritage Service Plan Key Performance Indicators.</p><p>This role is responsible for maintaining systems for collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative feedback from internal and external customers, for example consultations and surveys, events and staff evaluations.</p><p>The Performance Analysis Co-ordinator is also responsible for developing and maintaining a programme of requests and reminders advising staff of procedures for data submissions to ensure that statistical returns are received to required deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy, ease of access and integrity of information.</p><p>Regular reports are submitted on our income to the finance team.  Other data will need to be prepared for other service and national agencies as required.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>Essential:</p><ul>\n<li>Organised and methodical</li>\n<li>Able to deliver to deadlines</li>\n<li>Able to use initiative and problem-solving skills to manage conflicting priorities</li>\n<li>Competent administration and project management skills</li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral communication skills</li>\n<li>Confident engaging with library staff, HCC colleagues, partners and Members</li>\n<li>Able to use Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel including creating formula VLOOKUP and pivot tables</li>\n<li>Able to use a range of web-based systems e.g. Google annalytics</li>\n</ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul>\n<li>Able to use reporting systems</li>\n<li>Awareness of the Inspiring Libraries strategy</li>\n<li>Awareness of Universal Library Offers and other national developments</li>\n</ul><p>Taking on this role would give the post holder the opportunity to understand the Library Service from a unique perspective. Over time, they will gain specialist knowledge in an area of libraries and information where they will be the point of contact for day-to-day performance analysis functions for Hertfordshire Library Service.</p><p>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Corporate services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Emma.Bannister@hertfordshire.gov.uk  for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: 19th June 2025</p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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Whilst the role is highly demanding, it is also very rewarding and will allow you to contribute to Hertfordshire’s Plan for Children and Young People (2021-26) by improving outcomes for the families, young people and children of Hertfordshire.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The Statutory School Exclusion Officer will ensure the Local Authority meets its responsibility for securing mainstream school places for those pupils who meet the threshold for the Hertfordshire Fair Access Protocol (FAP), and provide advice on all matters relating to school exclusion.</p><p>Key day-to-day tasks include:<br><br></p><ul>\n<li>Liaising with Head Teachers and senior school staff in seeking alternatives to permanent exclusion and in securing school places.</li>\n<li>Negotiating and liaising with schools, Education Support Centres and other specialist services to secure support packages for pupils.</li>\n<li>Providing advice and guidance to Head Teachers, parents, carers and school governors.</li>\n</ul><h4>About you</h4><p>The following skills and experience are essential for this role:<br><br></p><ul>\n<li>Educated to A level and/or have significant relevant experience of working in a similar field.</li>\n<li>In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs and the factors that influence disaffection and school exclusion.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with stakeholders at different levels, including networking, collaborating and negotiation skills.</li>\n<li>Experience of working in a multi-agency setting.</li>\n<li>Experience of chairing meetings including seeking successful resolutions.</li>\n<li>Ability to work autonomously, multi-task and prioritise conflicting demands.</li>\n<li>High levels of resilience and determination.</li>\n<li>Excellent IT skills.</li>\n<li>UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.</li>\n</ul><p><br>Desirable:</p><ul>\n<li>Knowledge of the School Admissions Code, the Managed Move Protocol, Fair Access Protocol and working with vulnerable groups is highly desirable, as is</li>\n<li>in depth knowledge of relevant legislation and DfE exclusion guidance.</li>\n</ul><p><br>The successful candidate will be provided with an extensive induction programme which includes work shadowing and observation. There is wide catalogue of training available.</p><p><br>If you have the tenacity and drive to seek solutions and improve outcomes for Hertfordshire's young people, we would welcome an application from you!</p><p>This job role is within the Community Services, level COM10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles - Community services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact anjana.walia@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p><strong>Interview Date: 11th June</strong></p><p><strong>Benefits of working for us</strong></p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. 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An awareness of the need for confidentiality is also important to this role. </p>\n<p>As an effective and confident communicator, you will be able to converse in fluent English (GCSE English Grade C/Grade 4 minimum required) as you will be updating, creating and developing reports for presentation at a senior level, producing minutes of meetings, budgetary documents and other documentation appropriate for external parties, customers and staff at all levels of the business. Diary management is also important with the candidate able to proactively schedule and document all appointments and tasks to optimise use of time and enhance overall productivity.</p>\n<p>You will be working in a fast-paced environment with ever changing demands that require you to work independently, be conscientious, adaptive, realise the importance of a prioritised workload to meet deadlines, as well as have a can-do attitude.</p>\n<p>If you’re interested in supporting our executive management team and joining a friendly local Council that has big plans for the future of Broxbourne, then please apply for the role.</p>\n<p>We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). <br>The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.</p>\n<p>We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br>The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.</p>\n<p>Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.</p>\n<p>Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.</p>\n<p>Application forms must be submitted online by 02/06/2025 quoting the above reference.</p>\n<p>Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.<br>Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk<br>Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary: £33,881.64","publishDate":"2025-05-19T13:49:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/15423fe3-5753-4ead-84bf-63dfeac35b83.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cfb1245-de5a-468c-bcc4-2b3c50824d0c","title":"Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Hertfordshire","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27642 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Hertfordshire </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Growth & Environment </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £46,731 progressing to £51,802 </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 16-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £46,731 progressing to £51,802 pa - pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Farnham House, Stevenage (but with home working)<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>The Development Management Team has responsibility for determining, monitoring and enforcing planning applications for minerals and waste development as well as determining applications for the county council’s own development such as schools, day centres and fire & rescue facilities.</p><p>The team is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately working alongside developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>As lead officer, you will oversee the monitoring, investigation and enforcement of planning control across Hertfordshire.</p><p>Enforcement at the County Council is proactive as we actively monitor minerals and waste sites across Hertfordshire. We need to respond to breaches of planning control including dealing with complaints. The role will need somebody with extensive experience of enforcement and ability to apply this to minerals and waste development.</p><p>You will need to work collaboratively across the County Council, other District and Borough Councils and bodies such as the Environment Agency in finding solutions to planning breaches and guiding development to provide good outcomes.</p><p>You will need good communications skills in listening to and dealing with complainants. The role will also involve investigating and dealing with those carrying out development with good communications being supported by diplomacy and powers of persuasion. This will require a confident and measured approach in what may be conflicting situations. This will be supported by attention to detail and data recording. Drafting of reports, notices and evidence will require excellent written skills.</p><p>Leading on enforcement with one other Monitoring and Enforcement Officer who will require support from this post.</p><p>The role will cover the entire county and impacts the lives of a significant portion of the county’s population due to the large scale nature of minerals and waste development and the wide range of locations that developments operate in. 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We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Technical services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: TBC</p><p>Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. 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The Herts Waste Partnership (HWP) is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to support our partner authorities in developing and implementing crucial projects that enhance service efficiency in waste collection, recycling, disposal, treatment, and education. You will provide effective support to develop projects, policies, plans, and delivery mechanisms that improve service efficiency, ensuring targets, timescales, and budgets are met. Additionally, you will coordinate key communication messages and content for WasteAware campaigns, support shared communication activities, and contribute to the preparation of reports for various audiences.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>Your responsibilities will include reviewing best practices, analysing waste data, representing HWP at meetings, promoting partnerships, preparing meeting papers, contributing to HWP meetings, assisting with formal Member meetings, responding to enquiries, monitoring HWP expenditure, and developing strategies for engaging stakeholders. You will also build an HWP library of responses, act as the lead officer for presentations, develop shared campaigns, coordinate county-wide communications, and maintain the WasteAware website and social media channels.</p><h4>About you</h4><p>To be successful in this role, you should have a degree or equivalent experience in waste or environmental issues, excellent organisational and administration skills, project management experience, advanced interpersonal and team working skills, and good political awareness. Strong communication skills, IT literacy, and experience in developing social media content, and communicating difficult messages is also essential.</p><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC11 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Technical services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact matthew.king@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>This job posting may be closed ahead of the deadline if we receive a sufficient number of high-quality applications.</p><p>Interview Date: 19th June 2025</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. 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Decisions will need to be made related to planning conditions, non-material amendments and support for monitoring and enforcement work.</p><p>You will need to negotiate with developers to ensure a high standard of development within Hertfordshire and engage with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate involvement in the planning process.</p><p>As part of this role, you will be responsible for drafting reports with recommendations for Committee decisions, delegated decisions, and briefing papers for local members and senior officers. Additionally, they may need to prepare and present evidence for planning appeals resulting from the refusal of planning permission, non-determination of applications, or enforcement actions.</p><p>You will have overall responsibility for a number of operational sites, including involvement in site monitoring and enforcement jointly with Enforcement colleagues.</p><p>You will be expected to contribute to the development and maintenance of the Unit’s systems and procedures including the development of MasterGov and GIS.</p><p>The role will allow for home working with the need to visit sites (including access to own vehicle) for site appraisals and investigation and also getting together with colleagues and the Development Management Team as part of collaborative working practice.</p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>Relevant experience for entry at Senior Planning Officer level and eligibility for full membership of RTPI.</li>\n<li>Proven knowledge and understanding of town and country planning procedures and law.</li>\n<li>Education to at least degree level in town and country planning or closely related subject or equivalent experience.</li>\n<li>Ability to prepare well-presented and reasoned reports with clear and justified recommendations on planning applications and related matters.</li>\n<li>Able to communicate tactfully and clearly with all stakeholders in the planning process, i.e. officers of the County Council, District/Borough Councils, members of the public, consultees, applicants and their agents, and County Councillors.</li>\n<li>Experience of working within a team and making positive contributions, demonstrating support and respect</li>\n<li>Ability to work to deadlines and manage a number of projects at the same time.</li>\n<li>Able to work to and meet performance targets (including dealing with planning applications).</li>\n<li>Experience of managing and prioritising your own workload.</li>\n<li>Experience of working with Windows based applications, MS Office programmes, planning software and GIS.</li>\n<li>Full UK Driving Licence and access to own car</li>\n</ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC10 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Technical services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact brian.owen@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: TBC</p><p>Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,035 + £1,591 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 + £2,232 market enhanced payment per annum","publishDate":"2025-05-19T00:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-16T22:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/5c287ee7-6522-42d7-b776-1c644bf5ca0e.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5adb37bd-2271-4875-a70f-2ae663bb9d12","title":"Principal Planning Projects Officer","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Countywide","locationType":3,"description":"<br><h4>Principal Planning Projects Officer Apply Now </h4><dl>\n<dt>Job Number</dt>\n<dd> HCC27765 </dd>\n<dt>Location</dt>\n<dd> Countywide </dd>\n<dt>Directorate</dt>\n<dd> Growth & Environment </dd>\n<dt>Salary Range</dt>\n<dd> £46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa </dd>\n<dt>Contract Type</dt>\n<dd> Permanent </dd>\n<dt>Full Time/Part Time</dt>\n<dd> Full Time </dd>\n<dt>Closing date</dt>\n<dd> 16-Jun-2025 </dd>\n</dl><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Principal Planning Projects Officer<br><strong>Starting Salary:</strong> £46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa - pay award pending<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.0<br><strong>Location:</strong> Stevenage - hybrid working<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent<br><strong>Directorate:</strong> Growth & Environment</p><h4>About the team</h4><p>This role sits within the Spatial Planning Unit dealing with policy and decision-making matters in a variety of technical fields. The Unit is comprised of experienced town planners and associated support staff to ensure the statutory and discretionary functions are implemented appropriately. </p><p>The Unit has Development Management responsibilities for minerals and waste development and the county council’s own development (schools, care homes, etc). It is also preparing a new Minerals and Waste Local Plan to replace the adopted Minerals Local Plan and Waste Development Framework. The Unit feeds into strategic planning matters as well as responding on the council’s behalf to large scale developments in technical fields such as aviation, HS2 and renewable energy production, either by engaging with major planning applications or Development Consent Orders.</p><p>The work of the team involves collaboration with developers, operators, property colleagues, agents, consultants, internal and external technical experts, legal officers and partnering agencies, amongst others. </p><p>The Spatial Planning Unit is part of the Growth and Environment Directorate. Together this brings together a wide range of planners and other specialist professionals with involvement in all forms and scales of development across Hertfordshire.</p><h4>About the role</h4><p>The role will involve taking the lead on a number of the council’s priority projects. The projects will combine traditional policy and DM work and will range from local to strategic in their nature across a number of specialist technical subjects.</p><p>There will be opportunities to lead the development and defence of a Local Plan evidence base. The council is looking to publish a Regulation 19 Minerals and Waste Local Plan with a view to submitting it to the Planning Inspectorate later in 2025. This will include opportunities to represent the council at Examination Hearings to support the council in its aim to adopt a new Local Plan.</p><p>There will be opportunities to engage with large scale applications, including Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. The council expects applications to be submitted related to nearby airports and airspace, as well as large scale renewable energy schemes. The council will be expected to engage with these proposals to represent Hertfordshire residents and to ensure any impacts from development are acceptable and are mitigated by the benefits of development.</p><p>There will be opportunities to engage with Strategic Planning. The recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill sets out that upper tier authorities will be given responsibilities to progress with Spatial Development Strategies in advance of devolution and local government reorganisation. This could incorporate developing a Strategy that takes account of housing requirements, emerging Industrial Strategies, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, infrastructure requirements and other topics of a strategic nature and scale.</p><p>The role will cover the entire county and will impact the lives of a significant portion of the county’s population due to the nature of the subject matters that we operate in.  It will allow for home working with the need to visit sites, as appropriate, and also meeting colleagues as part of the council’s collaborative working practice. </p><h4>About you</h4><p><strong>Essential</strong>:</p><ul>\n<li>A Degree or Master’s Degree in Town Planning, or membership of RTPI or extensive knowledge and experience in a relevant field,</li>\n<li>Knowledge of Local Plan production and experience developing and defending Local Plan evidence bases.</li>\n<li>Knowledge of planning application decision-making processes and the variety of technical subject matters that are relevant to large scale proposals.</li>\n<li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals from organisations such as councils, government agencies and councillors.</li>\n<li>Team working abilities across the department, wider council, and beyond,</li>\n<li>Ability to communicate well, including skills of diplomacy, with Councillors, developers and members of the public.</li>\n<li>Able to present to committees, hearings, public inquires, and other ad hoc groups.</li>\n</ul><p><br><strong>Desirable</strong>:</p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of technical subjects including mineral and waste planning, aviation, or renewable energy production but applicants must be able to demonstrate they are able to apply their knowledge and experience of wider town planning processes and procedures to technical subjects.</li></ul><p><em>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.</em></p><p>This job role is within the Technical Services, level TEC12 job profile. Please locate this via:</p><p>Job profiles: Technical services</p><p>To hear more about this opportunity please contact paul.donovan@hertfordshire.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role.</p><p>Interview Date: TBC</p><p>Please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline.</p><p>Benefits of working for us</p><h4>How to apply</h4><p>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. </p><h4>Additional information</h4><p><strong>Disability Confident</strong><br>We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.</p><p><strong>Driving required</strong><br>You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.</p><p><strong>English Fluency</strong><br>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). 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You will have an excellent grasp of Community Safety Partnership (CSP) work, Antisocial Behaviour, Domestic Abuse and have a proven-track record of working collaboratively with external partners. You will have substantial experience in at least one of the above specialisms.</p><p>Working with well-established policies and processes, we are looking for someone who can build great relationships with customers, colleagues, community stakeholders and partner agencies, using all available tools to bring cases to a swift and successful conclusion.</p><p>You will be the designated Domestic Abuse Lead for Welwyn Hatfield by procuring funding to commission projects, as well as the lead for Domestic Abuse Homicides and chair the Council’s Domestic Abuse Forum and Conference.</p><p>Qualified to degree level or equivalent relevant experience, you will bring expertise knowledge of appropriate legislation and best practice. It is essential, above all, you share our passion for realising positive change and be ready to go the extra mile to accelerate our journey towards excellence.</p><p>The role will require you to work occasional evenings and weekends. You will have a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.</p><p>The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.</p><p>Our <strong>CORE</strong> values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.</p><p>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nuvin Ramiah; ASB and Community Safety Manager (Resident Services and Climate Change) on 01707 357954.</p><p></p><p><strong>Closing date for application is 1 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Remote assessments will be held on 12 June 2025</strong></p><p><strong>Interviews will be held on 2 July 2025</strong></p><br><br><b>Keywords:</b><br><br>welwyn hatfield, community partnership, safety, agencies, stakeholders, residents, hertfordshire","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience","publishDate":"2025-05-16T16:50:28.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/74f923d6-cc01-4e28-9a6b-c9799523ffc8.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"fe703b34-75dd-4d7b-91b6-97734df1aaac","title":"Paralegal","employer":"Hertfordshire County Council","department":"","location":"Stevenage","locationType":2,"description":"<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-1\">About the team</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-1\"> </p>\n<p>The childcare litigation team are part of the Legal Services team at Hertfordshire County Council. The Lexcel accredited department provides a full legal service across all specialisms to both the county council and other public sector bodies.</p>\n<p>The child litigation team consists of 3 Principal lawyers, 17 lawyers and 9 paralegals who provide a high-quality litigation and advice service to the Director of Children’s Services and the Children’s Services Department. The team deal with a variety of public law proceedings under the Children Act 1989 and Adoption and Children Act 2002, as well as providing advice and support with the public law outline pre-proceedings process.</p>\n<p>The paralegals in the team work closely together and individually supporting the lawyers to progress cases and ensuring the needs of our client department are met.</p>\n<p>The team have excellent working relationships with external stakeholders such as the court service, CAFCASS, police colleagues and others.</p>\n<p>The team is hardworking, friendly, and supportive and has recently been recognised and awarded by the county council receiving the Resources directorate award for ‘Acting with Integrity.’</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-2\">About the role</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-2\"> </p>\n<p>As a paralegal in the team you will work with the lawyer responsible for the case to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>maintain and revise court bundles and ensure that these are sent to the Court and parties to proceedings within required timescales and in accordance with the Child Care Litigation Team protocols</li>\n<li>undertake routine case management, for example acknowledge receipt of statements and documents, file and serve evidence, and liaise with the Court and CAFCASS when issuing new care proceedings applications;</li>\n<li>draft straightforward legal documents including care order applications, part 25 applications, letters before proceedings, briefs to counsel, and letters of instruction to experts</li>\n<li>obtain costs estimates and availability of expert witnesses.</li>\n<li>gather evidence (including hair strand testing and DNA testing), and documentation, including taking statements from lay witnesses; preparing witness templates and dealing with the administration tasks necessary to ensure final hearings take place.</li>\n<li>participate in any other areas of work in the Legal Services Department, including attending PLO pre-proceedings meeting on occasions, when required to do so by a Senior Lawyer/Principal Lawyer.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2 class=\"lumesse-section-header lumesse-section-header-3\">About you</h2>\n<p class=\"lumesse-section-body lumesse-section-body-3\"> </p>\n<p>Essential:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>have as a minimum a law degree, post graduate diploma in law or have passed the Institute of Legal Executives Level 3 examination.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>be self-reliant and able to carry out day to day tasks without the need for close supervision.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to forge and maintain relationships with a wide range of professionals.</li>\n<li>have the ability to work under pressure and be able to organise and prioritise your workload.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Desirable:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideally you will have access to your own transport and be willing to use this for travelling around the County and further afield to different offices and Courts.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>It's no secret it is a challenging time for local government. 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You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements. You will also take part of the out of hours management on call rota. </p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting new role to lead a brand new contract which supports the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.</p>\n<p>As a Service Manager, you will oversee pilot operations, providing supervision and support to the team, case workers, and other external stakeholders. You will handle referrals to/from councils, allocate referrals to the team, and engage with council's data analysis and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and accountability. You will escalate any complex high risk or high needs cases to the council for reverse referrals and undertake regular monitoring and tracking of Housing Support Officers and Landlord Liaison performance to endure that KPIs and outcomes are being delivered.</p>\n<p>Further duties include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure a person-centred care and support is provided for our participants</li>\n<li>Implement quality management and improvement systems</li>\n<li>Line Management/Leadership</li>\n<li>Managing overall service delivery</li>\n<li>Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording</li>\n<li>Financial Management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>We are an organisation which embraces differences and encourage our staff to bring their professional but authentic selves to work! We're looking for someone who is driven to provide high quality, effective, and person centred support to staff, colleagues, and residents. Someone who thrives working in a team but can also work independently using their own initiative! You need to be confident in leading a motivating a team, being able to be proactive and adaptable and maintain a high morale within the service. We look for compassionate, supportive and empowering leaders who are comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team and residents directly</li>\n<li>Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems</li>\n<li>Ability to drive the service forward and implement improvements</li>\n<li>Confidence in managing complex situations and making decisions</li>\n<li>Ability to work at pace, using initiative, making decisions, and proactiveness in your approach</li>\n<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>What we offer</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>\n<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>\n<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing</li>\n<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>\n<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>\n<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>\n<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>\n<li>Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.</li>\n<li>Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. 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You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.</p>\n<p><strong>About the role</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.</p>\n<p>In this role, you will bridge the gap between single homeless individuals seeking accommodation and landlords within the private rented sector. You will identify and secure housing opportunities for our participants, ensuring that properties align with their needs and financial capabilities. You will build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, facilitating open communication to address concerns, manage expectations, and promote collaborative solutions. You will act as the main point of contact for landlords, providing necessary information, assistance, and resources regarding tenant management and the rental process to foster a supportive environment for both parties.</p>\n<p><strong>About you</strong></p>\n<p>This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience of working with people of with homelessness or housing support needs <strong>and/or</strong> a good understanding of the sector</li>\n<li>Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs</li>\n<li>Knowledge of the private rental market, able to research and find new landlords to build and sustain relationships with</li>\n<li>Ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others</li>\n<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. 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We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. </p>\n<p>SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. </p>\n<p><strong>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</strong></p>\n<p>SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.</p>\n<p>Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be\">Theory of Change</a> Further details can be found on our website here: <a href=\"https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>. </p>\n<p><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</strong></p>\n<p>Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.</p>\n<p>Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. </p>\n<p>For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email <a href=\"mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk\">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a> or call our central office on <a href=\"tel:02036689270\">020 3668 9270</a> to request a call back. 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Planning and Policy Implementation Manager (P00186)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council logo

Salary up to £67,431

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

General Assistant (P01821)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council logo

£13.02 per hour

The Hive, Hatfield (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Senior Practitioner - Social Work Academy

Luton Borough Council

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41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Deputy Team Manager - MASH

Luton Borough Council

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45718 - 48710 GBP / year

Luton Town Hall (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Mockingbird Liasion Officer

Luton Borough Council

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41511 - 44711 GBP / year

Luton (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Customer Services Supervisor

Hertfordshire County Council

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£24,790 opportunity to progress to £27,269 pa

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Home Administrator

Hertfordshire County Council

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£30,559 with the opportunity to progress to £33,366

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Handy Person

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£24,404 progress to £25,584 pro rata

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Performance Analysis Co-ordinator

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060

Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

Statutory School Exclusion Officers

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£37,035 progressing to £40,476 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 1 day ago

ASB Officer (P01810)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council logo

Starting salary £37,160pa with potential progression to £39,974pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Personal Assistant

Borough of Broxbourne

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Salary: £33,881.64

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ. Hybrid Working / Bishops' College, (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Enforcement & Monitoring Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£46,731 progressing to £51,802

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Partnership & Policy Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£41,511 progressing to £45,718

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Senior Planning Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£37,035 + £1,591 market enhanced payment progressing to £40,476 + £2,232 market enhanced payment per annum

Hertfordshire (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Principal Planning Projects Officer

Hertfordshire County Council

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£46,731 opportunity to progress to £51,802 pa

Countywide (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Community Safety Partnership Lead Officer (P00904)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council logo

Starting salary £40,689pa with potential progression to £43,690pa on achieving designated skills and experience

Council Offices, Campus East, Welwyn Garden City (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Paralegal

Hertfordshire County Council

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£33,366 to £36,124

Stevenage (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Service Manager

Social Interest Group

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£35,000 (Full time equivalent)

Victoria House (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

Landlord Liaison Officer (12 month FTC)

Social Interest Group

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£26,200

Victoria House (On-Site)

Posted 5 days ago

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